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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
About Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
The Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, inspired by a Spanish colonial hacienda, indulges guests with 49 private casitas with private patios and fireplaces. The Forbes five-star resort and spa aims to rejuvenate with wellness, fitness and pampering. Two signature restaurants, Veladora and The Pony Room, serve distinctive Coastal Ranch cuisines. Tennis is onsite, while the resort has relationships for special discounts for playing golf at Torrey Pines, Aviara and two local private clubs, The Farms Golf Club and Del Mar Country Club.Facts
Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres45
Year Opened1989
Number of UnitsLess than 100
Amenities
RestaurantsFine, Casual
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes
Services
Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?Yes
Golf courses at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
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![The South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego - No. 13]()
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![The North at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego - hole 15]()
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![Del Mar CC: #10]()
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![Farms GC]()
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Images from Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
There are plenty of bunkers lining the right side of the fairway on the par-5 13th hole.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
The par-3 11th hole at Torrey Pines South, renovated by Rees Jones prior to the 2008 U.S. Open.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
The famous par-3 3rd hole at Torrey Pines South has an infinity backdrop.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
View from a green at South at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course
Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course
Looking back from the 13th green at the South Course at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course.
Brandon Tucker/GolfPass
A view of Torrey Pines North's par-3 15th hole, which can play 202 yards from the black tees.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
The par-4 16th hole at Torrey Pines North follows the cliffs.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
The par-5 17th hole is a great birdie opportunity at Torrey Pines North.
Brandon Tucker/GolfPass
The green of the 14th hole at Torrey Pines North provides a marvelous backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
San Diego's famous Torrey Pines includes the North Course, which can be played for about half the cost ($80-100)as the U.S. Open-host South Course.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
A view of the 10th green at Del Mar Country Club.
Del Mar CC
A view of the 13th green at Del Mar Country Club.
Del Mar CC
A sunny day view of hole #8 at Del Mar Country Club.
Del Mar CC
A view of green protected by bunkers (courtesy of Del Mar Country Club)
Courtesy of Del Mar Country Club
A view of green with water in background (courtesy of Del Mar Country Club)
Courtesy of Del Mar Country Club
A view of of the clubhouse (courtesy of Del Mar Country Club)
Courtesy of Del Mar Country Club
A view of a green surrounded by bunkers (courtesy of Farms Golf Club).
Courtesy of Farms Golf Club
A view of the 16th hole at The Farms Golf Club.
The Farms GC
A view of the 1st green (courtesy of Farms Golf Club)
Courtesy of Farms Golf Club
A view of green #11 protected by bunkers (courtesy of Farms Golf Club)
Courtesy of Farms Golf Club
A view of hole #2 (courtesy of Farms Golf Club)
Courtesy of Farms Golf Club
Aviara's sixth, a 195-yard par-3
Aviara's third, a 139-yard par-3
A view from the 9th green at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara GC
A view of the 10th green at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara GC
A view from the 18th tee at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara GC
A view of hole #8 at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara GC
A view of hole #11 at Aviara Golf Club
Reviews
4.4
Reviewer Photos
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So much brown even on such a gorgeous hole. Photo submitted by tsafreno on 09/26/2022
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/12/2020
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/12/2020
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Photo submitted by drewbenduh on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by drewbenduh on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by drewbenduh on 06/28/2020
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Hole 2 south course Photo submitted by TheOneEVD on 05/07/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Local Rule Photo submitted by icewing316 on 12/16/2019
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Photo submitted by CENWqRuieQdT7R9qul3r on 11/26/2019
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Looking back on hole 16 Photo submitted by sddolfan on 11/21/2019
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View from hole 3 Photo submitted by sddolfan on 11/21/2019
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Hello friends Photo submitted by sddolfan on 11/21/2019
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Roberto on hole 13 Photo submitted by sddolfan on 11/21/2019
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Photo submitted by Eclark36 on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by Eclark36 on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by Eclark36 on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 05/22/2019
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 05/22/2019
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 05/22/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/20/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/20/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/20/2019
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Photo submitted by agwade89 on 12/28/2018
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Par 3 #15 Photo submitted by THEMAN1116 on 11/02/2018
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Par 4 #16 Photo submitted by THEMAN1116 on 11/02/2018
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Par 5 #17 Photo submitted by THEMAN1116 on 11/02/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by gozergolf on 07/29/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/23/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/23/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/23/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/12/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/12/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/12/2017
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Photo submitted by HollandA on 09/21/2015
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Photo submitted by HollandA on 09/21/2015
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Photo submitted by HollandA on 09/21/2015
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Photo submitted by mtpingr on 09/11/2015
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Photo submitted by mtpingr on 09/11/2015
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Scenic 18th hole looking out to the Baquitos Lagoon Photo submitted by ndesantiago on 07/30/2015
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Photo submitted by CheshireDog on 06/23/2015
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Photo submitted by CheshireDog on 06/23/2015
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Photo submitted by KRECPA on 05/05/2015
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The Par-3 third hole. Don't hit it left or right. Photo submitted by harmser on 03/23/2015
I Recommend This Course
Beauty with challenging greens
The course was being prepared for the Kia Classic which was 3 weeks away. The course itself was visually stunning with many beautiful flowers. The greens were diabolical with unseen undulation, which made them impossible to read correctly. They were also extremely fast, but true rolling. The layout of the course is not too difficult and anybody can play it.
We were able to play the course with our $99 GolfNow holiday pack twosome which made the $160 Hot Deal tee time bearable, otherwise I'd say it was overpriced. We saved over $160!
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
THIS COURSE WAS BEAUTIFUL.
THIS WAS THE NICEST GOLF EXPERIENCE IVE EVER HAD. THE STAFF WERE GREAT AND REALLY FRENDLY AND HELPFUL.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
It is a very good course. I would expect play to be faster.
Very good course with lots of challenging and interesting holes. I would have been disappointed if I wasn't playing at the special Golf Now rate. I would like to play the same course in the summer when it is not winterized...
Conditions
Average
Value
Excellent
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Fair
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful coarse bring your A game
I went to Aviara for my birthday, its a first class place. The greens are challenging and you definitely use all your clubs.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Best in SoCal!!!
Great Staff & Great Course!!! Aviara is a must play for sure.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Nice course but not this month
Greens were often punched and sanded. Fairways not grown in from over seeding. Very wet. Got behind two groups just out to drink. No course Marshall's in sight. Not what I expected for $$$$. Golf at Maderas or in Cochella Valley instead for the money.
Conditions
Poor
Value
Poor
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Fair
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Challenging course, and good greens.
The course pace was very good, since there were not a lot of people on the course. The staff were very nice and helpful. The greens were fast, true, and no bumps, A little bit of target golf on some holes, but rewarding when you take chances. Overall, a beautiful and great course.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Difficulty
Extremely Challenging
Played On 9/22/2012
Reviews
6
Handicap
20-24
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
Course and staff are very nice, but price is very very high
The staff and facilities are great and the course is always in top condition. However, it is so expensive ($150-250) that it is not a good value.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Poor
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
Greens are so soft and slow that no challenge to play
Soft and slow greens are out of character for this course.
Conditions
Poor
Value
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Difficulty
Extremely Easy
Great Course, but very tough!
I came here from Germany and it was a very nice expierence. The staff was very friendly and helpfull, the Course has a beautiful layout and fast greens (comparing to Germany).
The only negativ were my flight partners, but this is not the fault of the golf club!